DEEDS is designed to survive in extreme environments, like the surface of the Moon or Mars, where temperatures can reach -180º C.
RE2 and PickNik announce strategic partnership
RE2 Robotics will develop its autonomous robotic systems for robotic arms with PickNik Robotics’ Movelt Studio software.
STXI expands integrated closed-loop servo stepper motor line
The stepIM closed-loop servo stepper is available in three sizes: short (97.4 mm motor length), medium (105.9 mm motor length), and long (120.4 mm motor length).
MassRobotics, Novanta partner to aid robotics startups
Novanta business units Celera Motion and ATI Industrial Automation will collaborate with MassRobotics to enable new innovations in medical/surgical robotics and other applications.
Güdel forms Güdel Americas to improve customer support
This entity brings together Güdel’s existing entities in the United States and Mexico to better serve customers.
Schaeffler expands robotics portfolio with Melior Motion acquisition
The acquisition of Melior Motion strengthens Schaeffler’s robotics portfolio. The company began expanding its robotics presence in 2017.
Precise motion systems drive autonomous mobile robots
Selecting the correct motor is critical to overall performance for autonomous mobile robots.
Point One, Quectel making mobile robotics positioning more precise
New small and easy to use high precision GNSS module is one more option for AMR, AV and drone positioning.
Celera Motion adds Multiturn Inductive Angle Encoder
The new Multiturn Inductive Angle Encoder can be used for robot joints, servo motors, cartesian robots and more.
Webinar: motion control solutions for robotics
Learn how support for robotic motion control has improved with the introduction of new products and technologies, and how they allow for new capabilities, new applications, and entry into new markets.
Heidenhain releases MRS angular encoder modules for robot arms
Heidenhain’s MRS encoder module series for robotic arms has been redesigned embedded bearings to better withstand outside tilting forces.
Schneider Electric Motion rebrands as Novanta IMS
After officially acquiring Schneider Electric Motion, Novanta is renaming the company.
GAM releases new robotic cycloidal gearboxes
GAM’s newest GCL cycloidal gearboxes provide high precision and rigidity for horizontal and vertical robotic and motion control applications.
Celera Motion adds inductive angle encoder for robots
Celera said the IncOder CORE is suited for integration into rotary joints for surgical, medical and industrial robots.
SDP/SI introduces frameless motors for robotics
NH1-D series frameless motors fit into smaller machines requiring precision, high efficiency, low inertia, and high torque density.
Heidenhain introduces dual encoder for robots
Heidenhain’s new KCI 120 Dplus rotary encoder provides both motor feedback and position measurement.
Velodyne Lidar, MOV.AI team up on AMR navigation tools
MOV.ai and Velodyne deliver a complete navigation package for ROS-based AMR solutions.
Training drones to avoid obstacles at high speeds
MIT developed a high-speed flight-planning algorithm that combines simulations and experiments, in a way that minimizes the number of experiments required to identify fast and safe flight paths.
IMSystems raises $3.5M Series A for Archimedes Drive
The Series A supports the launch of the Archimedes Drive, which relies on friction instead of gear teeth to transmit torque.
Sarcos Robotics, T-Mobile partnership enables real-time control over 5G
Sarcos Robotics and T-Mobile announce a collaboration to integrate T-Mobile 5G into the Sarcos Guardian XT robot.
Oriental Motor adds Profinet communications to AZ drivers
The Profinet communication protocol is designed to meet the demanding conditions within an industrial environments.
Novanta acquiring ATI Industrial Automation for $172M
ATI is a leading developer of end-of-arm tooling, including robotic changing systems, force/torque sensors, and collision sensors for industrial, collaborative, and medical robotic applications.